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Clear-Com has announced the successful deployment and testing of FreeSpeak Cell by RTL Deutschland during a live event production at the Nürburgring race circuit in Germany. The test was conducted
Over 20 days in June, IEM Cologne saw $109.3 million traded on US-based prediction market Kalshi as a fairytale storyline drew to a conclusion in Germany. The $109.3 million represents volume of contracts traded, so does not necessarily represent amount of actual money wagered, or handle in…
The city’s solid position in broadcast, entertainment, and sports attracted the major microphone manufacturer Sennheiser Group is moving its Americas Regional Hub to Music City. Specifically, Wennebostel, Germany-based Sennheiser will
Neumann.Berlin has released firmware version 2.0 for the MT 48 audio interface, adding plugin compatibility, expanded Dante networking options, broadcast encoder support, and workflow enhancements. Plugin Support Firmware 2.0 adds
The Bundesliga has announced the launch of Captain, an AI assistant built into the official Bundesliga app in partnership with Amazon Web Services. Captain gives fans access to live statistics,
The IEM Cologne Major is set to be one of the biggest Counter-Strike 2 events of the year. Starting on June 2nd, it will take place at the LANXESS Arena in Germany and feature a $1.25 million prize pool. This puts it in the top 10 Counter-Strike 2 tournaments by prize pool. But there may … Continued
SC Freiburg take on Aston Villa FC in the UEFA Europa League Final on Wednesday night (20 May) at Beşiktaş Park in Istanbul, Türkiye. UEFA have appointed TRT Türkiye as
DMC Production Germany GmbH has been appointed as the technical service provider and studio partner for MagentaTV’s FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage. thinXpool TV GmbH holds overall editorial and production
Germany’s Magenta TV, which will have 44 exclusive FIFA World Cup match broadcasts, has selected DMC Production Germany has its studio partner and technical service provider in both Munich and
Ateme has announced that RTL Deutschland has selected Ateme’s software-based frame-rate conversion technology to support international live event workflows. The solution uses motion-compensated frame-rate conversion with native ST 2110 support.
The 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours, one of the most dangerous and gruelling motorsports races in Europe, took place overnight from the 16 to 17 May in Germany. For the first
In NEP’s seventh successive Eurovision Song Contest it is operating vision mixing from UHD2 (from the Netherlands) and UHD24 (from Germany). Both are outfitted to be capable of use for
Arkona technologies and technology partner manifold will demonstrate their production solutions on the Magna Systems and Engineering stand (Booth 5D1-1) at BroadcastAsia 2026, May 20–22 in Singapore. Arkona will demonstrate
SES and ARD, Germany’s largest public broadcasting network, have announced a long-term extension of their satellite distribution partnership through 2039. Under the agreement, ARD’s regional broadcasting organizations will continue transmitting
ARRI has announced Omnibar, a battery-powered, IP65-rated multi-color LED linear fixture available in two-foot (Omnibar 2) and four-foot (Omnibar 4) versions, each in black or blue/silver housing. Omnibar is available
ARRI has introduced the cforce MAX, a new lens motor for the Hi-5 lens control system. The cforce MAX is twice as fast as the cforce plus motor it replaces
Deltatre and the German Football Association (DFB) have announced DFB.TV+, a DFB-owned direct-to-consumer streaming service developed and operated by Deltatre. It launches May 22, 2026, as part of DFB.TV, the
ARRI Releases ALEXA 35 SUP 6.0 and LPS-1 SUP 1.3 Software Updates ARRI has announced software updates for its ALEXA 35 Live camera and Live Production System LPS-1 that enhance
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced a multi-year partnership renewal with DAZN DACH, covering Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein, and Luxembourg. DAZN DACH will broadcast live PFL Global events alongside
VIDI completed an upgrade of broadcast infrastructure across all 36 stadiums in Germany’s 1st and 2nd Bundesliga during the 2025 off-season, deploying the Media Links Xscend Platform as the core
